Karnataka Budget 2026: 4,291 crore earmarked to address regional imbalance
Experts have previously pointed out that successive governments have highlighted even usual development projects in backward regions, such as Kalyana Karnataka, as special development projects
A Karnataka High Court ruling clarified that under the Indian Succession Act, a mother cannot inherit her son's property if he dies intestate and is survived by his wife and children. This contrasts with the Hindu Succession Act, where mothers are Class I heirs and inherit equally with children and widows.
Karnataka mulls social media ban for under 16; Rozana secures Rs 290 Cr in Series B round
Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children, usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16.
In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content
Karnataka is introducing a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state to directly link liquor taxation to alcohol content. This reform aims to modernize the system, improve transparency, and simplify pricing, potentially making beer and wine cheaper. The state also plans to promote alcohol tourism and allow 24-hour operations for distilleries and breweries.
In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content - The Times of India
In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content The Times of India
Under-16 kids in Karnataka may be forced to log out of social media - The Economic Times
Under-16 kids in Karnataka may be forced to log out of social media The Economic Times
Budget 2026: Karnataka looks to add pace to war on drugs
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Karnataka Budget:Victoria Hospital to be renamed after Shanthaveri Gopalagowda
Karnataka Budget: Rs 900-crore road project to help west Bengaluru outfield
Karnataka budget: Pressing AI accelerator to boost farming, education & more
Karnataka governments doosra on infra: Old plans get new touch & funds in budget
Ktaka announces social media ban for children below 16 years
PTI Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a ban on use of social media for those under the age of 16 years, aimed at preventing its adverse effects on children. Though a cross-section of parents welcomed the move, they are wary of the practicality of its implementation. With the objective of preventing adverse []
Rs 20cr earmarked for permanent barracks to accommodate security staff during winter session
Belagavi industries, organisations react to state budget
GSDP to grow by 8.1%; per capita income rises to Rs 2.2 lakh
Facing flak over growing unemployment, Siddaramaiah details roadmap to fill 56k govt jobs
Ambitious revenue target sets stage for year-end revision
Youth, student groups criticise Karnataka Budget over jobs, education funding
Student and youth organisations have criticised the State Budget for 2026-27, alleging that it fails to address the pressing issues of unemployment among youth and the declining state of public education
Budget has schemes and projects lined up for North Karnataka
Mixed reactions in Dharwad over Karnataka state budget
Budget outlines development initiatives in Kalyana Karnataka
Kburagi police arrest 7 accused in theft & extortion cases
Karnatakas new portal promises faster approvals for movie shoots
Karnataka considers social media ban for kids under 16
Powerful negative roles need not belong only to men: Mallika Prasad
Recently, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government was discussing age-based restrictions on social media use
State budget announces a slew of schemes and projects for NK region
Only 13% funds given to agri and allied sectors that involve 63% population: KRRS
Budget has increased debt burden, say BJP and JD (S)
In his pursuit of records, Siddaramaiah has pushed the States economy in disarray: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Meta Platforms stated that it will follow domestic regulations but noted that, with teens using roughly 40 apps weekly, focusing on a few companies won't ensure their safety.
DK Shivakumar Proposes Legislative Council Seat For Contractors Amid Payment Dues Row
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar proposed a legislative seat for contractors in Karnataka's Council to address grievances.
Autopsy of exhumed body reveals murder; wife & lover arrested in Karnataka
Proposal to rename Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru takes doctors, patients by surprise
Doctors at the hospital say they had no prior information about the proposal until it was announced in the Budget
Two engineers from Karnataka secure place in top 100 AIR in CSE
200 illegal foreign nationals detained in Bengaluru; 124 Bangladeshi nationals held in CCB operation
Police officials said the individuals are currently being questioned
Bengalureans can give feedback on revised voter list till March 16
Police rescue woman from 25-foot pit in Nagarabhavi
2,000 crore electric bus programme in support of World Bank announced in Karnataka Budget 2026
The government also plans to induct 4,000 electric buses into the fleets of various State-run transport corporations as part of the initiative
Karnatakas GSDP expected to grow at 8.10% against Indias GDP growth of 7.4%
While Bengaluru Urban has the highest per capita income at 8.55 lakh, Kalaburagi has the lowest with 1.44 lakh.
Karnataka Budget 2026 sees education and skill push for construction workers families
The Chief Minister announced62 newLabourResidential Schools forchildren ofworkers registered with the KBOCWWB, who are studying inclasses 6 to 12
In win for CBSE, Karnataka high court restores punishment against Bluru student
Karnataka Budget 2026: Aerospace common facility, flight training school to be set up
Siddaramaiah also announced that 200 crore has been earmarked for the development of seven domestic airports in the State
Karnataka Budget announces healthcare, scholarship initiatives with Azim Premji Foundation
The latest announcements build on the foundations ongoing engagement with the Karnataka government across sectors such as education and social welfare
New bodies for upliftment of deprived communities
In the year 2026-27, a total of 44,632 crore has been provided under Karnataka Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)
MoS V Somanna calls Siddaramaiahs budget 'debt driven' with no focus on repayment
Union Minister V Somanna has strongly criticized Karnataka's budget. He called it a debt-driven and anti-people exercise. Somanna alleged the budget fails to address the state's fiscal challenges. He also accused the government of minority appeasement. The minister highlighted the Centre's support for Karnataka's development projects.
Symposium calls for data-driven, sustainable vision for Greater Mysuru
Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha elated as CM announces Havyaka Bhasha Academy
About six lakh people spoke Havyaka in coastal, Malnad belts of Karnataka and Kasaragod district (Kerala), says Giridhar Kaje, president, Shri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha, Bengaluru
Karnataka unveils AIB-based excise regime, fewer duty slabs; industry warns of possible price rise
During the Budget speech, he announced that the State will introduce an AIBbased excise duty structure from April 2026, a taxation framework widely regarded globally as the gold standard for alcohol taxation.
1.16 lakh hectares of land to be brought under irrigation by completing 37 ongoing projects
Remote property registration in Karnataka to ease homebuying, speed up developer handovers
Karnataka real estate: The upgrade is designed to resolve operational limitations in the existing Kaveri system while making property registration quicker, more transparent and easier to access for both buyers and developers.
Focus on infrastructure, questions over AB-ArK package revision
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a 900-crore grant for infrastructure development in the health sector.
CM proposes single-window online platform to seek permission for film shooting
500 crore for suburban rail, 41 km of metro line to be operational in 2026-27, says Chief Minister
Land acquisition for Corridor-2, connecting Benniganahalli and Chikkabanavara, has already been completed and construction works are currently under way, says Siddaramaiah
New academy for Havyaka, funds for publishing works of Kannada poets, and more in State Budget
Karnataka Budget 2026-27: What does Bengaluru get?
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 17th budget pegs spending at 4.49 lakh cr, revenue deficit at 22,957 cr
The 4.49 lakh crore budget for 202627, about 10 per cent % higher than the previous year, attempts to strike a balance between the Congress governments welfare commitments and large-scale infrastructure investments.
Karnataka announces new scheme to boost farmers income
To promote AWD in paddy cultivation to improve water use efficiency
Karnatakas agri sector clocks a robust growth of 9.1%, up from previous years
But experts say farmers will feel it only if measures are taken to translate sectors growth into benefits for them
Short of crossing the red line
The ratio of fiscal deficit to GSDP in 2026-27 is expected to be 2.95% against the recommended upper limit of 3%
Budget: 490-crore project cleared to address Hanur water crisis
Jayadeva Heart Hospital in Mysuru to be expanded to 600 beds
In his budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said 180 crore will be spent on expanding the cardiac care facility
Indias Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s
Karnataka's proposal highlights a growing global debate over childrens rights and online policy.
Andhra, Karnataka Are First To Ban Social Media For Children In India
In Andhra Pradesh social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, Karnataka govt said the ban will apply for those under 16.
Budget lacks concrete plans to address farmers distress: Shanthakumar
He says Karnataka currently ranks second in the country in terms of farmer suicides, yet the budget does not include any effective schemes to prevent such tragedies
Karnataka plans relief from annual professional tax return filing
Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a significant relief for professional tax payers. The state government will exempt individuals who have paid their full annual professional tax from filing returns. This move aims to simplify compliance for professionals and small businesses. The Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976 will be amended to implement this change.
100 acres allotted for ARAI facility in Mandya: CM
The Chief Minister responds to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamys appeal for granting land to set up the R and D centre in his parliamentary constituency in Mandya; announces allocation while presenting his budget
Balanced budget, both sweet and bitter like Ugadi, says MIA
Pie in The Sky: Kumaraswamy holds key to Siddaramaiahs Rs 3000 Cr mineral tax dreams
Karnataka aims to collect Rs 3,000 crore from a new mining tax in 2026-27. The state government amended its mineral rights law to introduce this levy. However, the legislation requires central government approval. Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy opposes the tax, citing potential impact on the steel sector. The Supreme Court ruling allows states to tax mineral-bearing land and rights.
Actor Jayamala outlines vision for Kannada film industry as KFCCs new chief
Actor Jayamala, the newly-elected President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, unfolds her hopes and plans for the industry
The Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI) has expressed concern that the State Budget for 2026-27 has not adequately addressed development and industrial needs of Kalyana Karnataka, which continues to lag behind other parts of the State
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Irrigation works proposed across Kalyana Karnataka districts in Budget
Focus on tank modernisation and strengthening irrigation infrastructure in drought-prone region
Karnataka Budget: CM proposes human-animal conflict mitigation programme for next five years
Siddaramaiah, in his budget, stated that the government spent 1,044 crore over the last three years to mitigate the conflict
Karnataka govt proposes social media ban for children below 16
Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah noted that the ban is being proposed with the objective of preventing the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children.
Siddaramaiahslammed the Centre's replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Act, removing Mahatma Gandhis name from the flagship rural employment scheme
Karnataka Budget 2026: Intermediate Ring Road, Miyawaki parks, municipal bonds for Bengaluru
To ensure future growth and sustainable land-use planning, a new Revised Master Plan 2041 (RMP) for Bengaluru will be implemented by the end of 2027, and a Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) will be prepared within six months
Udayagiri South police station to be opened in Mysuru
The announcement in the State Budget comes months after the Government approved a proposal to divide the existing Udayagiri police station into Udayagiri North and Udayagiri South police stations
Siddaramaiah bets on higher central transfers, liquor tax collections as debt balloons
Karnataka's financial blueprint for 2026-27 envisions a substantial uptick in federal funding. Expectations are set high for increased liquor and property tax revenues, alongside a rise in borrowings aimed at enhancing welfare programs. The state is gearing up to bolster its healthcare services and revamp revenue collection frameworks.
Andhra Pradesh to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that the state will ban social media use for children under 13 within 90 days, while a decision on the 13-16 age group will be taken after arriving at a consensus. The announcement came on the same day Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared a social media ban for those under 16
Mini goods vehicle driver gets 3 months jail for fatal accident
A 28-year-old mini goods vehicle driver has been sentenced to three months' simple imprisonment and fined Rs 3,000 for causing the death of a 19-year-old auto driver in a road accident. The collision occurred when the driver rear-ended the autorickshaw, throwing the occupants out. Eyewitness statements and police documentation were crucial in securing the conviction.
Setting up Indira Canteens for the thousands of candidates preparing for competitive examinations was one of the demands during the recent protests by job aspirants in Dharwad
Over the last three years, the government has spent48,000 crore on free electricity subsidy,benefiting36 lakh irrigation pump sets, and supporting 21 lakh farmers, who form the backbone of the States agriculture sector
Karnataka CM bans social media for under 16; while presenting the state budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a social media ban for children under 16 while presenting the Rs 4,48,004 crore State Budget 2026-27 in Vidhana Soudha, citing the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage among children. The budget also announced an AI and Technology Park under IISc, a Bangalore Robotics and AI Innovation Zone
Karnataka government bans social media for children under 16 years
Karnataka to scrap liquor price controls from April 2026
Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13
Andhra Pradesh will prohibit social media access for children under 13 years old within the next 90 days. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the move in the Assembly. The government is also considering a ban for teenagers aged 13 to 16. This decision follows a similar announcement by the Karnataka government. The aim is to protect young users online.
Budget 2026: Transportation subsidy for North Karnataka sericulture farmers doubled to 20 per kg
Although government cocoon markets exist in Jewargi and Mudhol in north Karnataka, many farmers prefer selling their produce in larger markets, like in Ramanagara, where the presence of a large number of reelers ensures competitive prices
620 crore has been allocated for construction of medical colleges, hospitals and super-speciality hospitals across Karnataka
Karnataka to enact Rohith Vemula Bill to curb caste discrimination
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that the state will enact the Rohith Vemula Bill to prevent caste-based atrocities against students across all government, private, and deemed universities in the state. Last year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had written to Siddaramaiah, urging his government to bring a law named after Rohith Vemula, a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
